This guide was drafted by a multidisciplinary working group under the overall co-ordination of the Committee of Experts on Quality and Safety Standards in Pharmaceutical Practices and Pharmaceutical Care (CD-P-PH/PC).
It provides:
✅ Structured recommendations to protect public health.
✅ Highlights of key safety considerations.
✅ Essential counselling points.
✅ Clarification of common misconceptions.
The growing availability and use of herbal food supplements have raised concerns about their safe and appropriate use, quality, potential interactions with medication and/or other food supplements, and misleading claims. The aim of this guide is to provide healthcare professionals with a structured approach to help them advise consumers on the appropriate use, potential risks and high-level regulatory framework of herbal food supplements. It includes key counselling points, common misconceptions and some practical recommendations to minimise misuse and potential interactions with medicines and/or other food supplements.